2012 Democratic National Convention

NEW YORK -- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook scored 41 points, one shy of the NBA All-Star Game record, leading the Western Conference past the East 163-158 on Sunday night. Westbrook had a record 27 points by halftime and closed out the scoring with two free throws, falling one point shy of Wilt Chamberlain's 42 points in the 1962 game. He was voted the game's MVP. The NBA's return to New York showed off everything about the Big Apple, and Westbrook stole the show on one of sports' biggest stages. By the time Frank Sinatra's "New York, New York" played after the game, it was clear Westbrook was king of the hill among the...

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NEW YORK -- Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook scored 41 points, one shy of the NBA All-Star Game record, leading the Western Conference past the East 163-158 on Sunday night.Westbrook had a record 27 points by halftime...

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